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1939 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1939th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 939th year of the 2nd millennium, the 39th year of the 20th century, and the 10th and last year of the 1930s decade.
This is a timeline of events of World War II in 1939 from the start of the war on 1 September 1939. For events preceding September 1, 1939, see the timeline of events preceding World War II. Germany's invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 brought many countries into the war. This event, and the declaration of war by France and Britain two days ...
September 1: World War II breaks out in Europe with Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland. World War II was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. Sparked by the 1939 Nazi invasion of Poland, the war dragged on for six bloody years until the Allies defeated the Axis powers of Nazi Germany, Japan and Italy in 1945.
Events from the year 1939 in the United States. Incumbents ... The 1939 New York World's Fair opens. May ... 2021) Don Williams, ...
In the history of the 20th century, the interwar period (interbellum) lasted from 11 November 1918 to 1 September 1939 (20 years, 9 months, 21 days) – from the end of World War I (WWI) to the beginning of World War II (WWII). It was relatively short, yet featured many social, political, military, and economic changes throughout the world.
The following events occurred in November 1939: ... an Fw 200A-0 named Immelmann III after the World War I flying ace ... in New York City (d. 2021) November 16, 1939 ...
The following events occurred in May 1939: ... King George VI gave a radio address broadcast around the world extolling the century ... (d. 2021) May 30, 1939 ...
The rest of the world In Spain, it becomes a duty of all young women under 25 to complete compulsory work service for one year. First edition of the Vienna New Year's Concert. The company of technology and manufacturing scientific instruments Hewlett-Packard, was founded in a garage in Palo Alto, California, by William (Bill) Hewlett and David ...